OCTOBER 2006 - Special Events

Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change.

POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from downtown, this two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo; craps, roulette, blackjack table games, and video and reel slot machines. 500-seat cabaret-style theater and 1,800-seat concert hall host some of the nation’s top performers. Dining options include international buffet, sports bar & grill, fine dining restaurant and snack bars. Open 24 hours a day. Call toll-free, 1-800-PAYS-BIG or visit www.paysbig.com

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, through Oct. 15. “Downtown Through the Eras” tours daily at 10:15 a.m., starting at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things. Two-hour tours. For info on other tours, call 277-7795.

REGULAR WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

THE TOUR OF A LIFETIME, through Nov. 11; Ten Chimneys, 543 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. Home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, with original furnishings. 262-968-4110.

HARVEST FEST, Sept. 30; Port Washington. Historic downtown area. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-305-4220.

THE GERMAN ATHENS OF AMERICA: MILWAUKEE'S TEUTONIC ROOTS, Oct. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Join Milwaukee historian John Gurda in Lubar Auditorium for a fast-paced look at the city's German neighborhoods, social institutions, churches and – of course – breweries. 6:15 p.m. 224-3200.

CEDARBURG MAXWELL STREET DAY, Oct. 1; Fireman’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafts. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412.

19th ANNUAL GRAPE LAKES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, Oct. 4-7; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Annual wine, food and art festival. Supports the museum’s art acquisition and exhibition fund. 224-3852, reservations.

EAST TOWN NIGHT OUT, Oct. 5; East Town area of downtown Milwaukee. More than 40 businesses stay open from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Discounts, samples and tours. Presented by East Town Association. 271-1416.

FIRST FRIDAY SWINGS, Oct. 6; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Calling all hep cats for an evening that includes a docent-led tour of “Biedermeier: The Invention of Simplicity.” Cash bar, free appetizers. 5:30-10 p.m. 224-3200.

RED LITE NITE, Oct. 6; Historic Third Ward. Merchants open their doors until 10 p.m. 273-1173.

CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURE–INDIA, Oct. 6-7; Milwaukee Public Museum, 700 W. Wells St. 278-2702.

SENIOR DAY, Oct. 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. Visitors 65 and older are invited, tours at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.-noon. 224-3200.

ARTS WEEKEND, Oct. 13-15; Artists’ studios throughout Ozaukee County. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Self-guided studio tours and gallery walk featuring more than 60 local artists. Fri. night festivities at Cedarburg Cultural Center. 262-375-3676.

HAUNTFEST, Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 26-30; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Halloween fun. 282-3866.

2006 MILWAUKEE NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR, Oct. 15; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Noon-4 p.m. 908-6001.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDES FALL JOB FAIR, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-783-5644, ext. 222.

MILWAUKEE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 19-29; Various venus. The fourth annual MIFF will feature more than 100 films from more than 40 countries. 225-9740. See KeyMilwaukee.com current issue for feature story.

BOO AT THE ZOO, Oct. 20-21; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Tiny ghosts and goblins are invited to enjoy a Halloween maze, entertainment and colorful crafts. 6-9 p.m. 256-5412.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, Oct. 20-21; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. 271-1416. 273-1173.

SAN PATRICIOS CELEBRATION, Oct. 21; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Story of a group of Irish immigrant solders who began fighting in the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 on the U.S. side, then switched allegiance to become allied with the Mexicans. 345-8800.

FAMILY SUNDAY, Oct. 22; Milwaukee Art Museum. Theme is “Dia de los Muertos.” Family art workshops, gallery activities, guest artists, traditional treats and prizes. 224-3200.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS, Oct. 26-29; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Trick-or-treat fun and mask-making, balloon sculpting, face painting, storytelling and a classic horror film. 278-2728.

NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN, Oct. 26-29; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Jewel-Osco presents safe, indoor event for families with young children. Slightly spooky stories, art projects, puppet shows, a pumpkin patch and more. Treat Stops throughout the museum. 390-5437.

LITTLE MONSTER BASH, Oct. 27; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Dancing, light dinner, sweet treats and fun workshops at this costume party fundraiser for the museum. Tickets $15 for non-museum members, must be purchased in advance. 390-5437, ext. 239.

HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 27-28; Milwaukee County Zoo. 6-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 256-5412.

UWM OPEN HOUSE, Oct. 27-28; UW-Milwaukee Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. More than 175 booths representing all aspects of UWM, plus entertainment, information and activities for all ages and interest levels. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m .-3 p.m. Sat. 229-2222.

GRAND PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION,Oct. 28; Historic Downtown Delafield. Hundreds of carved pumpkins, with daytime festivities beginning at 2 p.m. and Illumination at 7 p.m. 888-294-1082.